Claire McBrearty

@DeanEggitt I can understand your annoyance if the symptom is specialty specific - but if more general ie weight loss, you want me to continue to investigate this in my lung cancer clinic even once cancer is excluded? GPs don’t have a monopoly on being busy.

Latest nonsense from the NHS. If seen by a cancer clinic, once cancer ruled out - discharged back to GP. No thought by specialist about helping diagnose the underlying problem. If needs further specialist input, re-join the NHS queue. Is it cancer? No. Goodbye then.

@drruthannharpur @DrSdeG @BlondiieMama Of note, I’m not a BF zealot. I really couldn’t care less how anyone feeds their babies. And thankfully no nipple fiddling was required.

@drruthannharpur @DrSdeG @BlondiieMama Sure. But equally seems bonkers to me that we expect woman and babies to just crack on and ‘get’ breastfeeding without any help/advice. Most things in life I can do, because someone taught me.

And this is why we don’t give it out. It is not considered a safe drug here either. I know that it is often recommended for increasing milk supply, but it has potentially very serious side effects. The emotional blackmail to breastfeed combined with suggesting dangerous meds is a toxic combination

@drruthannharpur @mamasbelle @DrSdeG @BlondiieMama You’d advocate no support for BF at all? So what would you suggest for Mums who want to breastfeed but are struggling? They’re told that the only option is formula? I’m glad you got ample BF support. I got virtually none.

@mamasbelle @DrSdeG @BlondiieMama Imho, there isn't good evidence to support provision of lactation support in public health. Worse, the more emphasis on breastfeeding, the more babies admitted to hospital suffering effects of inadequate intake. V possible more harm than good as a result of bf promo & "support"

@roisinbevan I had never heard of the Barkley Marathons before last night (not really my bag in fairness). It sounds hilariously random for something so gruelling.

For the medical side of my life, this place is something of a binfire and I often think of leaving. Then you get an evening like tonight following the #smalleuropeanwoman hashtag and faith is restored. Amazing!!

@RoshanaMN Hmm disagree. My clinics are booked 6 weeks in advance. This allows patients time to sort work/childcare etc to attend. Less notice for them isn’t a good thing. I know when I’ve been on the other side!

The NHS wants 6 week notice for annual leave for clinical staff Why is it still 6 weeks? We have shown in the last few years we’re a lot more dynamic in admin & management Technology allows quick notification of moved appointments 6 weeks notice has no place in the modern NHS

@nickydlane @weihann_ong @BTSrespiratory @nhsfyp Also well done Wei!

Massive, massive congratulations to the brilliant Dr @weihann_ong on winning the @BTSrespiratory clinical grand round today. Completely deserved with excellent presentation and answered questions like a pro. 🏆🤩🫁 (Also: the north east rules!) #RespIsBest @nhsfyp

@nickydlane @weihann_ong @BTSrespiratory @nhsfyp Nick, did you take this photo from 3 miles away? 😂

@ChrisGibbins82 This is dedication to the cause. Well done.

How to sleep: 1. Worry all night about a next-day task 2. Get up and start work on task at 7am 3. 7.04am - task complete

@roisinbevan Wordle in one is luck. Wordle in two is skill! (I also got it in 2 this morning 😂)

Got wordle in 2 this morning, and couldn’t wait to gloat in the office. Only to then be told this…

@avinashaujayeb @NEAmbulance @NewcastleHosps @JackieDanielNHS @NorthumbriaNHS Glad you’re OK-ish - rest up and get well soon!

@andreaworsdale Ah Andrea. Sending you lots of love x

After a stressful few days have got my dad home to end his days! It’s important to have the conversation #PalliativeCare #realisticmedicine

@nickydlane @NUFC Would have been rude not to!

@claire_mcb @NUFC Have you got the little one a kit yet? 🤩

I’m not really a #football fan, but there is something amazing, almost ethereal, about walking through the #toon when there’s a home match on @NUFC, and the chants and cheers float through the air. #HWTL #newcastle #geordie #weareunited #toonarmy

Well this is just lovely, and I was completely unaware of it’s existence. Thank you @LauraMArthur, my wean is enjoying it immensely (or rather trying to eat the pages which I think is how he shows enjoyment).

Advert out beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba… now for NIV fellowship with Professor Stephen Bourke and the @NorthumbriaNHS teamresp! Come join the team @NJG_78 @davecooper76 @jsteeros @Bryanyates74 @claire_mcb @avinashaujayeb @AliceMelville to name but a few!

@LauraMcBrearty @MidLibraries @Bookbug_SBT 👍👍👍

@MidLibraries @Bookbug_SBT @claire_mcb for small person (also crucial early exposure to Scottish accents!) x

If you're missing our Bookbug sessions or Craft events, why not have a browse of our YouTube channel! You'll find some great videos to keep the little ones entertained 😊🎶🎨 All available FREE via: youtube.com/channel/UCe489… #Midlothian @Bookbug_SBT

@nickydlane Would agree with this. Have found utilising Outlook to it’s full potential can help! Should probably all have training in that…

I’m a month into being a consultant. Reflections so far… The medicine bit is actually great. But genuinely the most significant omission from training is learning how to deal with the tsunami of emails that you get sent/copied into every day😱 #NHS #Medicine #MedEd #Consultant

@Helenopolis1 @drphiliplee1 You were my first thought...

@drphiliplee1 It’s been a bad day.....

Overheard on the heath today: "BAXTER what are you eating, are you eating someone else's sick?"